The 2008 Ford F-150 is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl engines. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 13–14 city / 17–20 highway / 14–16 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,200–$4,800 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 555–635 grams per mile |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 5,164 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 10 configurations: F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 STX SE 2WD, F150 Pickup 4WD, F150 Pickup 2WD FFV, F150 STX SE 2WD FFV, F150 Pickup 4WD FFV |
| Age | 18 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2008 Ford F-150. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 Ford F-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
Risk: This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Owners have filed 369 complaints about the 2008 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. 39 reports involved a crash and 12 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 46 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Ford F-150, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab, AWD/2WD | Not rated | — | — | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
| Supercab, AWD/2WD | Not rated | — | — | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
| 4 Dr, AWD/2WD | Not rated | — | — | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 39 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Ford F-150. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2008 Ford F-150.
Tire valve cracking
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Yes. We buy 2008 F-150s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Ford F-150; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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